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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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